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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
5
Readable text fragment mentions a hurried note about a cancelation or decline but lacks clear names, places, or dates to establish a concrete event or outcome.
The F W Club met at Mrs Lawrence Nichols home for a birthday party honoring Mrs Lyle Watrous. Contests were held with prizes awarded to Mrs Guy Sutton Mrs Charles McMillan Mrs James Artters and Mrs Walter Pier. The hostess served refreshments and the group presented gifts to Mrs Watrous. The next meeting is set for May 28 at Mrs Arters on Main Street.
Joronny hosts a social evening in Columbus Uast honoring her sister Mrs. C Merrill Patterson nee Marion Miller with music cards and gifts. Guests included Miss Grant Ross Miss Myrna Schrarling and Mrs Shoo Muleni. Prizes awarded and a decorative wedding cake centerpiece noted. Several local residents were mentioned visiting or traveling to Buffalo New York and Annville Pa with others attending committee meetings and home gatherings.
A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Na srynolison honored Miss Marjorie McElroy on Washington Street with two dozen guests. The bride elect received corsages, prizes, and gifts as guests enjoyed bridge, a salad and dessert luncheon, and a centerpiece of white Spirea flowers. Attendees included Mrs. Gould and many local friends and relatives. Upcoming travel planned as Mrs. Castor and family head to Columbia for Stephens College graduation.
An enjoyable program is planned for a Concord PTA tea tomorrow evening at Concord School. The Parent-Teacher Association sponsors the event with acts including a singing by Leon Van Tassel, youth selection by three male singers, a transposed solo by Wendell Gage, accordion solos by Mrs. Ace Cordion, and vocal selections by Mrs. Roy Street and Theresa Boghink. Refreshments will be served and a large attendance is anticipated.
The Ravelings Club met Miss Maude Porter at her Third Avenue home last evening for a visit and study. Hostess Miss Helen Reve served a dessert after the gathering.
A son was born yesterday at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rean W McKloy of Secund Avenue. The infant is welcomed by relatives Mr and Mrs Roy Aikenis of Corry. Mrs Aikens was formerly Leta Jackson.
The Good Samaritan Sunday School class of the Methodist church met Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs James Greene's home at 131 Pourth Avenue. Seventeen members attended a social hour after the business meeting with Miss Haith Sperry receiving a gift. Mrs Greene and assistants served a dessert lunch. The next meeting will be at Miss Shirley Ohm's home on Tuesday, June 1.
WARREN May 22 Mr and Mrs Harold W Milley announce the marriage of their daughter Lois Katherine to Wayne Miller son of Mr and Mrs P X Miller The ceremony occurred at seven o clock on the morning of May in the Lutheran church in Mayville The couple will reside in Corry where Mr Miller is employed
A housewarming party for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Root was held at their home at 229 2 Spring Street last night. The event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Row of Union City with many relatives and friends attending. A social evening of cards and visiting followed by a fine lunch closed the gathering.
The Mothers-Daughters Banquet hosted by the church’s Women’s Club was held last evening at the Presbyterian church with forty-two attendees. Mrs Lins Stowe welcomed the daughters, Miss Doris Stowe gave a reply, and a ladies quartet performed while Harriet Markham from the Meadvile WCA spoke on a talk titled Home. A baked ham supper featured decorated tables and corsage favors for each guest.
The Ladies Auxiliary VEW held a regular meeting last evening to plan the Priddy Poppy sale for Saturday. Headquarters will be at the Var Wo home on West Washington street for women wishing to sell poppies, with two new members recently added to the auxiliary. An invitation was extended to attend Sunday services at the Methodist church, followed by a social hour and committee work. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
The Mary and Martha class of the Presbyterian hive met at Mrs W C Cox's East Wayne Street home. Bourton members attended the short business meeting followed by entertainment led by Mrs Ralph Vanderholt and Mrs Douglas Roxelle. Prizes went to Miss Mary Anderson and A Onehran. Plans were set for the annual movie on Wednesday June 7 at Mrs Marion Rumbaugh's Spring Street home. Mrs Cox and aides served seftesiments.
D A Hillstrom chairman of the Corry YMCA advisory board has been chosen to preside at tonight’s banquet and meeting of the Northwest District Boards of Directors to be held at Wartango Minty Club in City. Other attendees include YMC officials and local officers.
The marriage of Miss Maxine Bauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Halter of Titusville and James Cady son of Mrs Sherman took place Wednesday at St James Mission Church with Rev Albert Bradhurst officiating. Relatives from Clyde, Westfield, Sherman, Buffalo, Mayville, Jamestown, Sherman and Allegany New York. Urga and Cleveland Ohio. and Marble Pa attended. The couple will live on South Erie Street Mayville where the groom is employed by the Chautauqua Matter Mik Company.
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